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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
More than 1.64 crore farmers have registered on e-NAM platform till 30th June 2019: Agriculture Minister
National Agriculture Market  is envisaged as a pan-India electronic trading platform launched by Government of India on 14th April, 2016 with the objective of creating online transparent competitive price discovery system to facilitate farmers with remunerative prices for their produce. 585 wholesale regulated markets of 16 States and 02 Union Territories  have been integrated with e-NAM platform.
As on 30.06.2019, more than 1.64 crore farmers & more than 1.24 Lakhs traders have been registered on e-NAM platform. Further trade transactions having total volume of 2,58,76,016 MT with total value of Rs.71,069 crore, have been recorded on e-NAM platform till 30.06.2019.
Details of agriculture based trading portals launched in the country are as follows:
 National Agriculture Market  an online trading portal was launched by Govt. of India on 14th April, 2016.
 Rajasthan Integrate Mandi Management System  was launched on 2nd February, 2016 by Department of Agricultural Marketing, Government of Rajasthan.
 Karnataka has its own electronic platform named “Unified Market Platform ”. UMP which started it’s operation from February, 2014.
. Maharashtra has implemented Computerized Auction System  in APMCs in the State since 2014.
State-wise number of farmers benefited under e-NAM scheme is as below:-
State-wise farmers benefited under e-NAM Scheme
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Farmers Registration and Benefited From April-2016 to 15-June-2019
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S. No.
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State
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Registered Farmer
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Farmers Benefited
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1
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ANDHRA PRADESH
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1425025
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1123085
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2
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CHANDIGARH
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7106
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6801
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3
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CHHATTISGARH
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134715
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122678
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4
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|
GUJARAT
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|
864970
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432457
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5
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|
HARYANA
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2716608
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1765449
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6
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HIMACHAL PRADESH
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118248
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96747
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7
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|
JHARKHAND
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77171
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|
2142
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8
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MADHYA PRADESH
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3009991
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1080704
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|
9
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MAHARASHTRA
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1134993
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281022
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|
10
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|
ODISHA
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52597
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|
9949
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|
11
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PUDUCHERRY
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|
10580
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11482
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12
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|
PUNJAB
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210423
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125270
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13
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RAJASTHAN
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1305896
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595625
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14
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TAMIL NADU
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|
201311
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86510
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15
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TELANGANA
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1815595
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|
1537989
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16
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UTTAR PRADESH
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3296625
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|
722980
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|
17
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UTTARAKHAND
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|
47525
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29765
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|
18
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WEST BENGAL
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12714
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2801
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Total
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1,64,42,093
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80,33,456
This information was given by the Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Power
Power and NRE Minister chairs 4th India - Australia Energy Dialogue
Both parts discuss energy transition activities in their respective countries with focus on renewables, energy efficiency, storage, EVs, critical minerals and mining
India and Australia sign Letter of Intent on New and Renewable Energy Technology
The 4th India – Australia Energy Dialogue was held on 15th February, 2022. The dialogue was co-chaired by Hon’ble Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Mr. R.K. Singh from the Indian side and Hon’ble Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Mr. Angus Taylor from the Australian side.
Energy Transition was a major area of discussion in the dialogue and both the Energy Ministers spoke in detail about the ongoing Energy Transition activities in their respective countries with focus on renewables, energy efficiency, storage, EVs, critical minerals, mining etc. The need of Climate Finance was also highlighted by India for meeting the Energy Transition goals of developing countries.
A Letter of Intent between India and Australia on New and Renewable Energy Technology was signed during the Dialogue. This LoI will pave the way for working towards reducing the cost of new and renewable energy technologies and scaling up deployment in order to accelerate global emissions reduction. The focus of this LoI will be scaling up manufacture and deployment of ultra low-cost solar and clean hydrogen.
The Co-chairs of the five Joint Working Groups under the India – Australia Energy Dialogue viz. Power; New & Renewable Energy; Coal & Mines; Critical Minerals; and Oil & Gas, presented the progress till date and the forward action plan under the respective JWGs.
There is an urgent need to focus on advancing technology and clean energy transition. In this context, the agreed forward action plan includes areas like energy efficiency technologies; grid management; R&D collaboration on flue gas desulphurisation, biomass or hydrogen co-firing, water cycle optimisation, renewables integration, batteries and electric mobility.
Apart from the power sector, there are many desirable areas of cooperation agreed under the other JWGs like reducing costs of Green Hydrogen; cooperation in sphere of coal-based energy security and resource deployment; investment opportunities in the minerals sector; exploring potential for an LNG Partnership, among other areas.
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved a proposal for setting up of a Commission under article 340 of the Constitution to examine the issue of sub-categorization of the Other Backward Classes .
The Commission shall submit its report within 12 weeks from the date of appointment of the Chairperson of the Commission. The Commission shall be known as the Commission to examine the sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes.
The proposed terms of references of the Commission are as follows:
 To examine the extent of inequitable distribution of benefits of reservation among the castes/ communities included in the broad category of OBCs, with reference to the OBCs included in the Central list.
 To work out the mechanism, criteria, norms and parameters, in a scientific approach, for sub-categorization within such OBCs, and,
 To take up the exercise of identifying the respective castes/communities/ sub-castes/ synonyms in the Central List of OBCs and classifying them into their respective sub-categories.
The Supreme Court in its order dated 16.11.1992 in WP No. 930/1990  observed that there is no Constitutional or legal bar to a State categorizing backward classes as backward or more backward and had further observed that if a State chooses to do it , it is not impermissible in law.
Nine States of the country viz., Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry, Karnataka, Haryana, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Bihar, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have already carried out sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes.
PIB Headquarters
TRAINS AUGMENTED
To clear extra rush of passengers during summer vacation Southern railways will attach one additional 3 AC coach on select trains for a period of one month with immediate effect.
1. Train No. 19260/19259- express train between Bhavnagar & Kochuveli
2. Train No.19578/19577 Hapa- Tirunelveli express
3. Train No. 19262/19261 Porbunder-kochuveli express and
4. Tr. No. 17229/17230, Thiruvananthapuram Hydrabad Express will be attached with additional coach till 04th June 2017...
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Rules published for protection of Good Samaritans
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has published the rules for the protection of Good Samaritans vide GSR 594  dated 29th September 2020. The rules provide for the Rights of Good Samaritan which include that a Good Samaritan shall have the rights as detailed in the rules and shall be treated respectfully without any discrimination on the grounds of religion, nationality, caste or sex. No police officer or any other person shall compel a Good Samaritan to disclose his/her name, identity, address or any such other personal details. However, he may voluntarily choose to disclose the same. The Rules also provide that every public and private hospital shall publish a charter in Hindi, English and vernacular language, at the entrance or other conspicuous location, and on their website, stating the rights of Good Samaritans under the Act and the rules made thereunder. Further, if a person has voluntarily agreed to become a witness in the case in which he has acted as a Good Samaritan, he shall be examined in accordance with the provisions of this rule, for which detailed guidelines and process has been mentioned in the rules.
It is noteworthy that the Motor Vehicles  Act, 2019, inserted a new section 134A, viz. "Protection of good Samaritans" which provides that a Good Samaritan shall not be liable for any civil or criminal action for any injury to or death of the victim of an accident involving a motor vehicle, where such injury or death resulted from the Good Samaritan's negligence in acting or failing to act while rendering emergency medical or non-medical care or assistance and that the Central Government may by rules provide for the procedure for questioning or examination of the Good Samaritan, disclosure of personal information of the Good Samaritan and such other related matters.
Prime Minister's Office
PM affirms Forest  Amendment Bill, 2023's resonance with the aspirations of New India
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shed light on the Forest  Amendment Bill, 2023 via an article by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav.
The Minister writes how the bill responds to people's aspirations in New India, laying the ground for enhancing green areas outside forests and making forests more productive.
The Prime Minister’s Office tweeted:
“Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav writes about the Forest  Amendment Bill, 2023... Do read!”
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh says strong cooperation between India and France will continue to grow and contribute to global peace, prosperity and environmental sustainability.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today emphasised on the focus to equip Indian Air Force and enhance its capabilities, saying that the new Rafale Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft  will make India stronger and will give a boost to its air dominance exponentially to ensure peace and security in the region. In his address at the Rafale handing over Ceremony in Merignac, France, he said it was a historic and landmark day for the Indian Armed Forces.
“In India, today is Dussehra, the festival where we celebrate victory over evil. It is also the 87th Indian Air Force Day. Therefore, today’s day becomes symbolic in so many ways”, Shri Rajnath Singh said.
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh says the strong cooperation between India and France will continue to grow and contribute to global peace, prosperity and environmental sustainability. He also stressed the importance of the ceremony saying it signifies the depth of strategic partnership between India and France.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh also said he was glad in knowing that a large number of India Air Force officers and airmen are being trained in France for flying, maintenance support and logistics for handling Rafale fighter aircraft and hoped the training in French facilities will help the crew in acquiring knowledge and professional expertise required for performing their task in India.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh pointed out that the Rafale Project Monitoring Team  from India has been positioned in France since August 2017 to ensure smooth implementation of the project. Shri Rajnath Singh said he was happy that the delivery of Rafale aircraft is on schedule and will add to the strength of Indian Air force.
“I look forward to flying in the Rafale aircraft. This will be a great honour and experience”, he added.
Raksha Mantri performed the ‘Shastra Puja’ on Rafale on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami.
Also, present on the occasion was French Minister of Armed Forces, Ms Florence Parly and Chief Executive Officer of Dassault Aviation, Mr Eric Trappier.
The Inter-Governmental Agreement  for 36 Rafale aircraft procurement was signed between the Government of India and Government of France on 23 September, 2016.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY OUTREACH TO LADAKH ‘JULLEY LADAKH’
In continuation with the pursuance of the vision of national leadership towards developing remote areas, the Indian Navy has embarked on a multidimensional outreach program dedicated to strengthening the connect with the Union Territory of Ladakh. This program is aimed to enhance greater participation of the youth from Ladakh in the Defence Services, strengthen nation-building and promote maritime consciousness in the region. As part of this programme, Adm R Hari Kumar, the Chief of the Naval Staff will be hosting various outreach activities on 06 and 07 Jul 23 in Leh. Indian Navy had earlier carried out extensive engagement in the North East as part of the outreach activities last year.

The events that will be undertaken in Ladakh as part of Indian Navy outreach will include a public band performance by the Naval Band, a friendly football match between the Indian Navy and the Ladakh UT Team, Flagging Off the Bike and Car Expedition, and visits to various schools.
During his visit in Leh, the CNS will call on the Honourable Lieutenant Governor  of Leh and Ladakh, Brig  BD Mishra,  and pay respect on behalf of the Indian Navy by laying a wreath at the War Memorial. The CNS accompanied by President NWWA, Smt Kala Hari Kumar, will be the chief host at a special Naval Band Concert ‘Sargam’ by the Indian Naval Band at the Sindhu Sanskriti Kendra on 06 Jul 23. The LG will be the Chief Guest for ‘Sargam’.
On 07 Jul 23, a friendly football match between the Navy Team & the Ladakh team is scheduled at the Spituk Football Stadium, which will be witnessed by the CNS as chief host & the LG as chief guest. The LG will also flag off the Motorcycle and Car Expeditions on their return leg to Delhi and Visakhapatnam respectively. The CNS and President NWWA will also be visiting and interacting with the students and faculty of Lamdon Sr Sec School.
The Motorcycle and Car Expeditions comprising 107 participants including Naval Personnel of Ladakh domicile and 20 women, commenced on 15 and 22 Jun 23 from Delhi and Visakhapatnam respectively and have engaged extensively with more than 3000 students across various schools and colleges across Ladakh region.

During the return leg from Leh, covering a total distance of over 5000 km each, the participants would be interacting with students at various schools as well as veterans and the local populace.
All Naval personnel of Ladakh domicile from various naval stations are also participating in these events and sharing their enriching experiences and success stories to encourage the youth to participate in greater numbers, towards nation building as well as joining the Indian Navy and serving the Nation with pride.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
187.71 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 16,522
Active cases stand at 0.04%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.75%
1,862 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,25,21,341
2,541 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
83.50 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,02,115 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Railways
The First Oxygen Express arrives in Mumbai
Ro-Ro service with 3 Oxygen Tankers reach Kalamboli in Maharashtra today
A Ro-Ro service carrying three tankers loaded with Liquid Medical Oxygen  left Hapa in Gujarat on 25th April, 2021 at 18.03 hrs and reached Kalamboli in Maharashtra at 11.25 am on 26th April, 2021. Green corridor has been provided for the faster movement of the Oxygen Express. The medical oxygen is being made available for treatment of COVID-19 patients across the country, through Oxygen Express trains run by Ministry of Railways.
The Oxygen Express has travelled a distance of 860 Kms to reach its destination. These tankers are carrying approx. 44 tonnes of Liquid Medical Oxygen. Necessary arrangements have been made at Kalamboli Goods Shed for smooth movement of the Oxygen Express. The Oxygen Express has reached Kalamboli from Hapa via Viramgam, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Vasai Road and Bhiwandi Road keeping in place all the safety parameters. These oxygen tankers were supplied by M/s Reliance Industries, Jamnagar.
Railways has so far run Oxygen Express between Mumbai to Vizag via Nagpur to Nashik and Lucknow to Bokaro and back and a total of nearly 150 tonnes of liquid Oxygen have been carried till 25.4.2021. More ‘Oxygen Express’ are on run and are being planned to various parts of the country.
RT/ DW/ DY / Source: PRO, Central Railway
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Number of employees in IT
As per National Association of Software and Services Companies , Indian Information Technology  Industry directly employs around 51 lakh persons in FY 2021-22, most of which are IT skilled. In addition, with increasing digitalization under the Digital India program in the last 7 years, other economic sectors have created large opportunities for digitally enabled jobs.
The total revenue of Indian IT sector for the last three years is as under:
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Financial Year
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Revenue 
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FY 2019-20
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190
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FY 2020-21
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196
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FY 2021-22 E
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227
E: estimated, Source: NASSCOM
As per report by Ministry of Electronics & IT on “India’s trillion-dollar digital opportunity”, India is poised to be a trillion dollar digital economy and could support 60 to 65 million digitally enabled jobs by 2025-26. Also, as per NASSCOM, the projected requirement of manpower by Indian IT industry itself by the year 2026 would be around 95 lakh, for India to maintain the growth momentum in IT sector and also of which 55 lakh will be digitally skilled across key digital technologies such as cloud computing, AI, big data analytics and IoT etc.
Some of the steps taken by industry include increased fresher hiring, expanding operations to tier-II/III cities. To develop the future work force in emerging digital skills, Ministry of Electronics & IT  and National Association of Software and Services Companies  have jointly initiated a programme titled “Future Skills PRIME ” which aims to create a re-skilling/up-skilling ecosystem in futuristic technologies. Under the Future Skills PRIME program so far, 8.20 Lakh candidates have registered on the Future Skills PRIME Portal, out of which, 1.36 Lakh candidates have completed their courses. Further, as per NASSCOM, some of the measures taken by industry for manpower planning and skill development training include alliances with academia for training the employee base, innovation and research &development across areas of emerging technologies, internal re-skilling programs and platforms, collaborations with other education technology companies.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
AYUSH
Ayurveda Food Festival at CARI, Kolkata
Kolkata, 27th November, 2021
Central Ayurveda research institute  for Drug Development, under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India organized Ayurveda Food Festival at the institute's Kolkata premises on 27th November, 2021. The Government of India decided to celebrate the Dhanvantari Jayanti  as Ayurveda Day in 2016. Since then every year Dhanvantari Jayanti is celebrated as Ayurveda Day. This year it was on 2nd November. To promote the importance of Ayurveda in present days, the ministry organized various programmes till 31st December. Different activities like exhibition of common medicinal plants, free distribution of medicinal plants, daily public lectures ,guest lectures, webinar, Ayush food festivals, essay , poster, quiz competition and Street drama were held. As a part of this occasion the institute organized food festival today.
The Ayurvedacharjyas and experts highlighted various aspects of different medicinal plants and explained traditional food culture of India. Dr Biresh Kumar Sarkar, Assistant Director  of Central Ayurveda research institute for Drug Development said that through this type of programme people get lots of information about various medicinal plants and Indian foods. These foods are not only good but they are helpful for boosting immunity power too. Visitors were fascinated at the Food exhibition where foods prepared without fire were distributed to them.
CG/CB
Photo Caption:-
1. Experts highlighted various aspects of different medicinal plants at Ayurveda Food Festival organized by Central Ayurveda research institute  for Drug Development, Kolkata
2. Food exhibition at Ayurveda Food Festival organized by Central Ayurveda research institute  for Drug Development, Kolkata
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PIB Headquarters
PRESS RELEASE
It has been brought to the notice of Income Tax Department, Chennai that certain emails and SMS are being received by taxpayers asking them to submit a refund request by following the link provided in the email/SMS.
In this regard, it is hereby clarified that such emails/SMS are fake and not sent by the Income Tax Department. It is further clarified that Income Tax Department NEVER asks for PIN, OTP, Password or similar access information for Credit/Debit Cards, Banks or other financial account related information or any Personal Details, Aadhar No., Bank Customer Id, ATM PIN etc. by way of email, SMS or phone. The updation of personal details viz., Address, Bank Account Number etc. has to be done only by the taxpayer by logging into his/her own efiling account through the official website of the Department i.e, https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in. It is also informed that List of official e-mail and SMS campaigns sent by the efiling unit of Income Tax Department is available in the Department’s official website viz., https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in. Hence, it is requested that taxpayers may remain vigilant and do not fall prey to such spurious emails/SMS.
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Addl. Commissioner of Income Tax  
O/o the Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, TN & P
Chennai
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates ISRO on successful launch of GSAT-11
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated ISRO on successful launch of GSAT-11.
“A major milestone for our space programme, which will transform the lives of crores of Indians by connecting remote areas! Congrats to ISRO for the successful launch of GSAT-11, which is the heaviest, largest and most-advanced high throughput communication satellite of India.
India is proud of our scientists, who keep innovating and setting high standards of scale, achievements and success. Their remarkable work inspires every Indian,” the Prime Minister said.